Alton
Pronunciation: [ AWLT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 85 babies have been named Alton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,430 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,430
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alton
Alton is a girl name .
Is Alton a boy or girl name? Alton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,430 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,572. Alton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alton is currently ranked #70,430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alton include Alt, Aly, Alie, and Altkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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